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Swaziland River Rafting

The slightly older adventurer may remember the TARDIS in the British science fiction ‘Doctor Who’ – the time travel machine, disguised as a London police box, that has an interior much larger than its exterior.

Younger adventurers might remember Harry Potter arriving at the campsite suspiciously eyeing the Weasley’s tiny tent, only to find an expansive magic home as he enters through the tent flap.

Swaziland (now Eswatini) has a similar quality. It also appears smaller on the outside…

The slightly older adventurer may remember the TARDIS in the British science fiction ‘Doctor Who’ – the time travel machine, disguised as a London police box, that has an interior much larger than its exterior.

Younger adventurers might remember Harry Potter arriving at the campsite suspiciously eyeing the Weasley’s tiny tent, only to find an expansive magic home as he enters through the tent flap.

Swaziland (now Eswatini) has a similar quality. It also appears smaller on the outside and is larger on the inside. On a map, this is a pint-sized country, but when you enter, there are plenty of adventures to be had. Rugged landscapes, rushing rivers and cascading waterfalls leave you spoilt for choice.

River Rafting is one of the must-do activities. The Great Usutu River (or Maputo River) is Swaziland’s longest river and is known for its excellent White Water Rafting.

River Rafting in Swaziland Operators

As one of the founders of rafting in Southern Africa, Swazi Trails have been offering white-water trips on the Grade IV Great Usutu River since 1991. Half- and full-day outings depart daily, with raft-tube-abseil combos in winter months.
No prior experience is required. We make use of either 2-man ‘croc’ or 8-man Nile rafts, with experienced guides keeping a close eye at all times. can also...